Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Climate targets, transition & carbon claims · Core

1.5-degree pathway

Also called: 1.5°C pathway

ELI5

An emissions pathway intended to limit warming to around 1.5°C under specified assumptions.

Used in conversation

“The sustainability report needs the method, exclusions and assurance status for 1.5-degree pathway.”

Pitch context

You will see “1.5-degree pathway” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches climate targets, transition & carbon claims.

Why it matters: In climate targets, transition & carbon claims, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.